The Jacksonville Jaguars lost their fifth consecutive game Sunday afternoon courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts, and the loss is one most seem to think may have eradicated any hopes of the team making the postseason. Deep down, it’s possible head coach Doug Marrone has come to grips with the same conclusion, however, he knows the team has to press on and be professionals.

“You talk about being a pro, you talk about having pride and staying together because if you don’t it only gets worse,” Marrone said when asked about how the team will keep its morale up. “We all have a job to do and mines is to keep everyone together. We also have to make sure we’re all continuing the right path to that, and it’s their job as professionals to do it. I really believe that.”

Regardless as to if the Jags can make the postseason, Marrone is right, the Jags can’t let Sunday’s loss take a toll on their morale as that would turn the locker room into a dumpster fire-like atmosphere. However, that may be easier said than done if the losses keep piling up, especially with the different mixes of personalities in the locker room and the expectations that were set from 2017.

As of now, it seems the Jags’ locker room is a cohesive bunch, but that’s not to say they’re fine with losing. Various players shared their frustrations after Sunday’s loss, while adding that a turnaround is still possible at the same time.

Myles Jack: "What are we? 3-6? Oh my god. 3-6. Seven more games. Every game is a must-win. If not, then our season will be over quick." #Jaguars

Ultimately, time will tell if the Jags keep it together internally and right the ship. That will be easier said than done though as the red-hot Pittsburgh Steelers will be coming into Jacksonville next week, and they’ll certainly be looking to repay the Jags for the two losses they handed them in 2017.

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